slather

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noun slath·er \ˈsla-thər\

Definition of slather

: a great quantity —often used in plural

Recent Examples of slather from the Web

Bust out your favorite visor and slather on the SPF because the Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association is hosting the TVDSA Trisomy 21 Open Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 15, at Eagle Hills Golf Course, 605 N. Edgewood Lane.

— michelle jenkins, idahostatesman, "Tee it up for Down syndrome," 13 July 2017
Fun to decorate in gloss and slather in Burt's Bees to keep from getting chapped.

— lindsay schallon, Glamour, "This Lip Plumper Is Literally Like Filler in a Tube," 12 July 2017
The real draw is the thick slather of cream cheese frosting on top.

— khushbu shah, CNT, "The Best Cinnamon Rolls Are Found in Kansas City," 10 July 2017
For its latest single, Vicetone slather on the sunscreen and get to drinkin' by the pool.

— kat bein, Billboard, "Vicetone Goes Big and Bright for Summer with 'I Hear You': Premiere," 21 June 2017
Slather on sunscreen with SPF 30 or more every single day.

— elizabeth siegel, Allure, "6 Tips for Fading Dark Spots Fast," 21 June 2017
The result should be soft on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside with enough fat to make sea salt — and slathers of mayonnaise — stick.

— raf casert, The Seattle Times, "EU takes fat out of fire: Belgian fries are out of danger," 20 June 2017
Slather on the sunscreen, don the hat and get busy with direct seeding and transplanting vegetables, annuals, perennials and summer bulbs. Don’t forget to break for iced tea. •

— betty cahill, The Denver Post, "Punch List: It might actually be warm enough to plant in the last week in May," 26 May 2017
Murthi slathers gel across his chest then performs an ultrasound.

— andrea k. mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore hospital bringing virtual reality to medical treatment," 8 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of slather

origin unknown

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First Known Use: 1843

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slather

verb slath·er

Definition of slather

slathered

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slathering

play \ˈsla-thə-riŋ, ˈslath-riŋ\

transitive verb
1 : to use or spend in a wasteful or lavish manner : squander
2a : to spread thickly or lavishly slathered sunscreen on her skinb : to spread something thickly or lavishly on slathered her skin with sunscreen

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Examples of slather in a Sentence

We ate lobster slathered with butter.

Recent Examples of slather from the Web

A whole steamed fish, slathered in black bean ghee and topped with cilantro, is promptly devoured.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Slather it on a sandwich or sliced apples or bananas, whirl it into a smoothie, bake with it or whisk it with tamari, garlic and ginger for a tangy dipping sauce.

— beth lipton / health.com, Time, "7 Healthy Foods That All Cost Less Than $1," 14 July 2017
A friend indeed At half past eleven that morning I’d showered, slathered on sunscreen, dressed, and departed for the closest AT&T store—which is just a few hundred feet away from the retail space that used to be our friendly local Babbage’s.

— lee hutchinson, Ars Technica, "Tales from the very first iPhone line," 28 June 2017
Just about every element was perfect: Onions, leafy lettuce and crinkle pickles were fresh, juicy and crisp; two planks of bacon were nicely cooked; and the firm, plain white buns, slathered in yellow mustard, kept everything together tidily.

— malcolm mayhew, star-telegram, "Tommy’s Burgers & Brews refreshes a beefy Fort Worth mainstay," 21 June 2017
Dads can feast on all-you-can-eat sweet and smokey St. Louis ribs slathered in Sonny’s famous Sweet BBQ Sauce for a one-day-only price of $13.99.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Treat dad to a special meal this Father's Day," 12 June 2017
Slather it on, set your timer, then hop in the shower to rinse off.

— anne-marie guarnieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Top Beauty Products You Need This Summer," 23 May 2017
The chicken and ribs represent an urban style that resembles what's sometimes found in soul food restaurants: fall-from-the-bone meat slathered in a sweet crimson sauce.

— brett anderson, NOLA.com, "Top 10 barbecue restaurants in New Orleans," 22 May 2017
Finally, Woodruff was slathered in a cellulose slime—actually a food-thickening agent.

— darryn king, HWD, "The Unsung Hero of the Alien Franchise: The Guy Inside the Xenomorph Suit," 18 May 2017